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In this special issue of Crain's, you'll discover our inaugural list of the 20 most powerful businesswomen in the area, chosen and ranked by editors based on four criteria: size and importance of business; title and performance; career trajectory; and sphere of influence.

Craving a more comprehensive list of the power brokers in the city? You're in luck: Crain's annual Who's Who list delivers more than 500 movers and shakers in business, government, philanthropy and more. You can view the list alphabetically or select a specific industry by using the handy sorting tools at the top.

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